Frequently Asked Questions

How do you tell if leggings are see-through?

Test them in daylight before they leave the house. Reveal Lifestyle's guide to why leggings go see-through (updated September 2026) explains that a pair that is too small forces the fabric to expand until it turns lighter or more transparent where it stretches most, so it suggests trying the next size up, then squatting, bending forward, sitting and raising one knee in bright, ordinary light while you check a second angle in another mirror or a rear phone video. The Zoe Report's guide by Allie Flinn (updated March 2020) adds that a sturdy black style is the safest way to avoid see-through leggings, and that bold prints help hide any sheerness. On this page that points to the black high waisted faux leather pair, which runs XS to 5XL so the next size up is there when you need it, the black leather print pair, and the glitter prints in black, brown or green.

Are leggings and tights the same thing?

No: the split comes down to feet and coverage. 220 Triathlon's explainer by Kate Milsom (updated February 2021) describes leggings as thick, opaque and fine to wear without shorts on top, in full or three-quarter length, while tights are more translucent, need shorts or another layer over them, and often enclose the foot or end in an ankle loop. Diffen's leggings vs tights comparison (no author or date listed) adds that leggings run from mid-calf to ankle and can be worn like pants, while tights go under skirts, dresses or shorts. That puts the forest green capri pair, which stops at mid-calf, firmly on the leggings side of the line.

Which leggings are good for winter?

Lined ones. In PureWow's warm winter leggings roundup by Olivia Dubyak (September 2023), editors tested for comfort, material, warmth, style and compression, praised a fleece interior that keeps legs warm without overheating, and picked one faux leather pair because its soft lining adds thickness that is both smoothing and warm. If you are hunting leggings for women for winter with that exact combination, the Black Fleece Lined Faux Leather Leggings pair a warm fleece lining with a faux crocodile or faux sheep finish. For milder days, the high waisted faux leather pairs in black, gray, navy, green and red bring the same shine and skip the fleece.

What do you wear with leggings?

Tops and shoes that make them look intentional. TeriLyn Adams' guide to what to wear with leggings (updated August 2025) pairs cropped sweaters with high-waisted leggings for errands, layers a longline hoodie or sweatshirt under a tailored coat with white sneakers for an off-duty look, and matches knee-high black boots with an oversized sweater or blazer, while ruling out flip-flops and slides. She keeps those off-duty outfits in neutrals such as black, gray or navy. That brief fits the black leather print pair, the gray faux leather print pair and the light gray and dark gray Tummy Control pairs, and their high waistbands give the cropped sweater somewhere to stop.

What is spandex, and why is it in leggings?

A stretchy synthetic fiber, also known as Lycra or elastane. Wikipedia's Spandex entry credits chemist Joseph Shivers at DuPont with inventing it in 1958 and says the fiber can stretch to five times its own length, then snap back to its original shape. Sewport's spandex fabric guide (October 2026) explains that it is usually blended in small amounts with fibers such as cotton and polyester to make them stretchier, and that it is used in waistbands to help garments stay in place. Here, the pink and hot pink glitter crossover pairs and the black faux leather pair with pockets list 26% spandex with 74% polyester, the glitter print pairs, the forest green capri and the gray faux leather print pair list 18% spandex with 82% polyester, and the patchwork workout sets list 10% spandex.

When do you wear capri leggings instead of full length?

On warm days and into early fall. Marie Claire's styling piece by Julia Gall (August 2026) calls capris breezier for warm-weather dressing than ankle-length leggings or full pants, and says they carry into early fall once you swap the barely-there top or sandal for a knit, a jacket or a closed-toe shoe. Gall styles sleek capri leggings with a cropped top that is not too long, a fitted cinched-waist peplum with kitten heels, or ballet flats, for errands, lunch with a friend or a rooftop happy hour. The Forest Green High Waist Capri pair, cut to mid-calf with a high elastic waistband, is the one on this page for that brief.

Which leggings have pockets that hold a phone?

Pairs with side pockets. Woman & Home's workout leggings guide by Grace Walsh (updated October 2026) praises a side pocket that keeps your phone off the floor or equipment between sets, and notes that one hidden waistband pocket suits a locker key or card-sized item rather than a phone. Among leggings with pockets on this page, the pink and hot pink glitter crossover pairs and the black faux leather pair with pockets carry one pocket on each side. The Blue Yoga Faux Leather pair adds an inside pocket described as holding your phone, keys or cards, while the forest green capri pair's attached inner pocket measures 7 x 6 cm.

How should faux leather leggings fit, and do they stretch?

Close to the body, with enough give to move. In People's 2023 faux leather leggings roundup by Nikita Charuza (later updated by L.A. Hubilla), stylist Kate Moroney says a bit of elastic is ideal because it lets the leggings hug your curves for a more flattering and comfortable look, and that not all vegan leather leggings are made the same. Woman & Home's leather leggings guide by Jess Beech (October 2020) describes one pick as stretchy fabric topped with a high-shine coating and says that fabric plus a high waist makes for a flattering yet comfortable fit, with no sagging or bagging at the knees. For shopping faux leather leggings with that kind of give, the high waisted pairs in black, gray, nude, navy, green and red are described as figure-hugging or curve-hugging, and the navy, green and red ones as ultra-stretchy; the print pairs in blue, brown, nude and gray list four-way stretch.

Leggings

Somebody at brunch is about to lean across the table and ask where you found those, and you get to decide whether to share. That is the perk of boutique leggings, and the whole mood on this page. Every pair here sits high, so high waisted leggings are the house default, and your cropped tops finally have a proper place to land.

Girls' night, a school run with your lashes on, a Sunday that refuses to involve a zipper: this lineup of leggings for women covers all of it, from glossy to cozy to full sparkle. Pick the mood first, the color second, and let the mirror break any tie.

Dinner plans with a dress code of "surprise me"

Some evenings deserve a little drama, and faux leather brings it here in two moods. The high waisted pairs wear a shiny finish in black, gray and nude, or a metallic shine in navy, green and red, all in XS to 5XL. The red pair was designed to turn heads, so plan your entrance accordingly.

Want the look with more give? The print pairs come in blue, brown, nude and gray with a faux leather print, four-way stretch and a high waistband, and a black leather print pair rounds out the crew. Add heels and a blazer, and nobody at the table needs to know you could hold a lunge in them.

Cold outside, cute anyway

Winter loves to suggest sweatpants. Decline politely. Our black fleece lined leggings hide a warm fleece lining under a faux leather outside, finished in faux crocodile or faux sheep, with a figure-hugging cut that smooths and shapes. Sizes run S to XL, boots on standby, compliments included.

Ankles out, attitude in

Not every day needs full length, which is where the forest green pair comes in: cut to mid-calf, with a high elastic waistband running the show. Sizes run XS to XL, and the four-way stretch fabric is soft, which your knees will appreciate on the stairs. Show a little ankle at lunch and let everyone wonder what else you are hiding up your sleeve.

Sparkle with a day job

Glitter is not only for after dark. The crossover pairs come in pink and hot pink sparkle with a crossover waistband that gives a flattering line, a triangle gusset, and UPF 50+ for the sunny walk to the coffee line, all sized 2XS to 6XL. Prefer your shine without the sparkle? A black faux leather version uses the same crossover cut and the same size run.

Want glitter with a softer touch? The glitter print family runs 2XL to 6XL with four-way stretch and a comfortable high waistband, in black, brown, blush pink, hot pink, sky blue and green. One pair, six moods, zero chance of blending into the background.

Pick a color, any color

Need one pair that goes with everything you own? Start with black leggings: shiny faux leather, the fleece lined version, a black glitter print, the black leather print, and a black option in the Tummy Control High Waist Seamless Leggings. Done deliberating? Good, because the rest of the rainbow is waiting.

Feeling loud? Grab pink leggings in glitter with a crossover waistband, a blush pink or hot pink glitter print, or a pink patchwork set that pairs the leggings with a cut-out-back crop top. Subtle is somebody else's job.

Coffee order on your mind? Pour yourself some brown leggings in a faux leather print or a brown glitter print, and pretend the latte was the inspiration all along.

Want calm with a little edge? Go for gray leggings in a shiny finish or a faux leather print, or pick the light gray and dark gray pairs from the Tummy Control range that keep the energy low key.

Still shopping? Explore the full activewear shop, find pairs built for squats and studio classes in gym leggings, add a top from our workout tops, see more curvy fits in plus and curvy styles, or step out of stretch entirely with our pants.